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Spain Wins FIFA World Cup Amidst Post-Match Brawl and Fan Celebrations
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held in New Jersey. Following the match, Argentina's Leandro Paredes was sent off after a confrontation with Spanish players. Celebrations for Spain's victory occurred across India, including in Hyderabad and cities in Kerala and Maharashtra, with fireworks and public gatherings. However, a celebration in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, turned tragic with the death of a teenager.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 5 C 19 R 7
- Left (5): Al Jazeera English, National Herald, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (19 votes, 21 outlets): Amar Ujala, Associated Press, BBC News, Bloomberg, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times, Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Reuters, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (7): Firstpost, India Today, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)